Date of Award
8-1984
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
First Advisor
Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles Warfield
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This project was undertaken so that an indepth view of the role of the director of special education and the Department of Special Education, Muskegon Heights Public Schools, could be observed. While there are many facets in the Department, much of the time was spent reviewing the Michigan Department of Education Administrative Manual for Special Education, working on administrative skills, and getting a feel for operating the Department.
It was determined that the Department is a very complex one indeed. Because policies change so often from the state level, it is often difficult to stay abreast of things. Therefore the director has the tremendous task of revising and updating the program. This leads to the ongoing job that allows for growth and change. It was further determined that it takes a very special person to become and do an effective job as director of special education.
Recommended Citation
Minott, Doristine Louise, "An Examination and Analysis of the Department of Special Education in the Muskegon Heights Public Schools" (1984). Masters Theses. 1527.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1527